Requisition Number: 79267
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role PurposeCorning is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities at our Newton, NC facility. You will lead cost reduction, process improvement, and new technology projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and engineering colleagues across manufacturing sites to deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities- Prioritize process and business needs and align engineering activities and resources to deliver them
- Lead and support continuous improvement, cost reduction, process optimization, and new product or process introduction projects, including equipment installation and debug
- Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts; apply first-principles engineering to complex manufacturing challenges
- Provide engineering-level production support and actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects
- Develop and maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance, including trend analysis and implementation plans
- Integrate new technologies to improve process capability while following established transfer processes; share best practices with other manufacturing sites
Additional Information- Location: Newton, NC
- Travel: Up to 5% to various manufacturing sites in the division
- Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 8-10 hours/day; 40-50 hours/week. Occasional off-hour support required
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Polymer Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading a team of engineers to achieve business goals
- Demonstrated application of the scientific method and engineering principles to solve manufacturing problems
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Minitab or equivalent
Experiences/Education - Desired- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
- Project management experience
- Work well both within a multi-disciplined team, and independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $97,286.00 - $133,768.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
